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Casey Donahew with special guest Dustin Perkins performed Sept. 18 at Market Square in Durant as part of the Discover Durant fall concert series. There will be concerts at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 and Oct. 9. Photos by Jeremy Spence

Casey Donahew with special guest Dustin Perkins performed Sept. 18 at Market Square in Durant as part of the Discover Durant fall concert series. There will be concerts at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 and Oct. 9. Photos by Jeremy Spence

Discover Durant fall concert series continues in October

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Discover Durant 5th annual fall concert series continues at 7 p.m. Oct.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol had a table at the Southeastern Career Services All Majors Career Fair Sept. 17 in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom. Shown are, Jerrid Hobbie, left, and James Reinecker.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol had a table at the Southeastern Career Services All Majors Career Fair Sept. 17 in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom. Shown are, Jerrid Hobbie, left, and James Reinecker.

SE Career Services hosts annual All Majors Career Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
A wide variety of industries were represented as 29 companies met with Southeastern Oklahoma State University students and alumni in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom on Wednesday for the annual All Majors Career Fair.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Oct. 2 Training on how to save someone from an overdose will be provided from 6-7 p.m.
Durant Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeff Orlando accepts a donation from a citizen during last week’s Fill the Boot campaign by the International Association of Fire Fighters to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Durant Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeff Orlando accepts a donation from a citizen during last week’s Fill the Boot campaign by the International Association of Fire Fighters to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Matt Swearengin | Durant Democrat

Citizens contribute more than $10,000 to Fill the Boot

Matt Swearengin
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Citizens contributed $10,832 in Durant last week during the the Fill the Boot campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Durant Fire Department participates in the campaign by the International Association of Fire Fighters every year.
Shop for original works and handmade items Saturday, Sept. 13 at Wheelock Academy Historic Site Annual Arts & Crafts Fair. Photo Provided | Choctaw Nation

Shop for original works and handmade items Saturday, Sept. 13 at Wheelock Academy Historic Site Annual Arts & Crafts Fair. Photo Provided | Choctaw Nation

Wheelock Arts & Crafts Fair set for Sept. 13

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
MILLERTON – On the 35-acre grounds where in 1832, education, life skills and culture were taught to young Choctaws, a popular annual event will return from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

COMING EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Ongoing The Magnolia Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Oct.
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